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African Zouk Music of the 80s
Pierre Akendengue is one of the great masters of contemporary African music, and has been that for nearly four decades.
Vigego is a song written by Akendengue and it is on the b-side of Epuguzu 12″. I think this could be defined as Zouk music (and a fusion of many other styles), which means “party” or “festival”. In Africa, it is very popular style of rhythm music in francophone countries.
A-side (Epuguzu) is what could be described as “afro cosmic”. Very suitable material for cosmic remix/edit. But more of that later…
It seems that Epuguzu 12″ is quite highpriced at discogs marketplace. How did the record end up here, the Arctic Circle, that I don’t know. I was just damn lucky to get it for 1€ from local flea market.
Akendengue – Vigego (1983)